Left turn on red

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, if you are on a one way street, and you are turning onto a one way street.

Unless you're in DC.

How can people put up with that kind of junk law?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No...Never make a left turn on a red light.

No exceptions to this rule.

Aaaagghhhh! So many uninformed drivers in this area.

And they're so absolutely certain in their ignorance.

[Anonymous]

There is actually a federal law that encourages left turn on red. It's an energy saving measure. No one knows why DC persists in prohibiting it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. You can never turn left on red.

In some places you can in the scenario OP described.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is actually a federal law that encourages left turn on red. It's an energy saving measure. No one knows why DC persists in prohibiting it.

It's too crowded in DC. When there's a red left turn arrow, just STOP. Even if both streets are one way. I don't care how important you are. If you want to save energy then get a bicycle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I try to remember not to do it in DC.

I also pull out into the intersection when making a left, and often wait until the light has turned and traffic has cleared, before being able to turn.

you have to do this at a ton of intersections around here, or nobody would get anywhere. i hate people who are too timid to do that.

I was taught to get into the intersection and clear it if the light turns red. The only time/ place I don't do it is if you Won't be able to complete the turn on read, which was also taught. I think "Don't block the box" was developed because too many people couldn't clear the intersection on red.

I did not know turn left on red onto a one way street was illegal in DC. Seems like that should become standard everywhere like right on red was in the 70s/80s(?).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is actually a federal law that encourages left turn on red. It's an energy saving measure. No one knows why DC persists in prohibiting it.

It's too crowded in DC. When there's a red left turn arrow, just STOP. Even if both streets are one way. I don't care how important you are. If you want to save energy then get a bicycle.

Seriously. Right turn on red Should be banned on all intersections in dc as well. I have been so close to being hit by idiot drivers who only are looking for traffic and not pedestrians. If I have the walk sign and you are turning right on red you need to look TO YOUR RIGHT as pedestrians have the right of way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I try to remember not to do it in DC.

I also pull out into the intersection when making a left, and often wait until the light has turned and traffic has cleared, before being able to turn.

you have to do this at a ton of intersections around here, or nobody would get anywhere. i hate people who are too timid to do that.

I was taught to get into the intersection and clear it if the light turns red. The only time/ place I don't do it is if you Won't be able to complete the turn on read, which was also taught. I think "Don't block the box" was developed because too many people couldn't clear the intersection on red.

I did not know turn left on red onto a one way street was illegal in DC. Seems like that should become standard everywhere like right on red was in the 70s/80s(?).

Or, let’s go the other way and ban right and left on red in DC. Feel free to do what you want in Montana. Pedestrians first.

[Anonymous]

Both DC and the City of Alexandria are limiting right turn on red at many intersections. I believe DC is considering banning RTOR as the default, as is San Francisco, which would join NYC in that regard.

I assume that City of Alexandria can ban left turn on red at specific intersections by signage.

OTOH, off the top of my head, I am not aware of any places in the City of Alexa where a one lane street intersects another one lane street and the intersection is protected by a traffic signal, where left turn on red would apply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's legal many places, but I don't know about around here. Where I'm from you have to be going from a one-way street to a one-way street.

"You may also turn left after you stop at a red light, if you are in the left lane and are turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign tells you not to turn. You must first stop and yield to pedestrians and other traffic."

I think you are correct in DC but not MD or VA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. You can never turn left on red.

F-f-f-false.

[Anonymous]

Whoa,

You absolutely can make a left turn on red from a one way to a one way.

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv39c.pdf

[Anonymous]

Copying from link above: this is Virginia law.

Left turn on red: You may turn left at a red light if you are on a one-way street and turning left onto another one-way street while the traffic signal displays a red light. Before turning, you must come to a complete stop. Look both ways and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic. Be sure to check for less visible vehicles such as motorcycles, bicycles, and mopeds. You may not turn left on red if signs are posted at the intersection that read “No Turn on Red,” or if a red arrow pointing to the left is displayed.

[Anonymous]

Look you can turn whenever, wherever I don't give a shit just Stop Looking At Your Friggin Phone and Drive Already!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Copying from link above: this is Virginia law.

Left turn on red: You may turn left at a red light if you are on a one-way street and turning left onto another one-way street while the traffic signal displays a red light. Before turning, you must come to a complete stop. Look both ways and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic. Be sure to check for less visible vehicles such as motorcycles, bicycles, and mopeds. You may not turn left on red if signs are posted at the intersection that read “No Turn on Red,” or if a red arrow pointing to the left is displayed.

That is the same as Maryland law, it was passed in 1993.